We recently compiled a list of the Why These 15 Tech Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS) stands against the other tech stocks.
Most tech stocks haven’t been doing well so far this year, but this isn’t a problem that all tech stocks face. The technology sector is broad, and there are always some stocks that still do well regardless of the broader market environment.
Many of these companies are leading the way in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Their ability to adapt and launch new solutions has set them apart from the pack. For example, firms that reported robust growth in large customer contracts or unveiled breakthrough AI tools have seen their shares surge, even as industry giants have struggled with market volatility.
It’s worth looking into these winners if you’re looking for opportunities in this market.
Methodology
For this article, I screened the best-performing tech stocks year-to-date.
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WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 19
WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS) is a digital-led business transformation and services company that combines deep domain expertise with talent, technology, and AI to co-create innovative solutions for over 600 clients across various industries.
The stock is up significantly so far in 2025, fueled by favorable investor sentiment and reports of a potential lucrative merger in the business process management sector. This significant single-day increase coincided with the release of the company’s fiscal 2025 third quarter results, which showed revenue of $333.0 million. This implies a 2.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year and a 3.2% rise from the previous quarter.
Jefferies contributed to the positive outlook by maintaining a Buy rating on WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS), though they did revise their price target down to $55. The investment firm’s continued confidence despite the target adjustment helped maintain market enthusiasm. Barrington Analysts further boosted the stock by including WNS among their top stock picks for 2025.
The consensus price target of $62.3 implies 2.5% downside.
WNS stock is up 34.50% year-to-date.
Overall WNS ranks 10th on our list of the tech stocks that are up the most so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of WNS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than WNS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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